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Philippians 4:1-23 (AMP)

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¹ THEREFORE, MY brethren, whom I love and yearn to see, my delight and crown (wreath of victory), thus stand firm in the Lord, my beloved. ² I entreat and advise Euodia and I entreat and advise Syntyche to agree and to work in harmony in the Lord. ³ And I exhort you too, genuine yokefellow, help these , for they have toiled along with me in the good news (the Gospel), as have Clement and the rest of my fellow workers whose names are in the Book of Life. ⁴ Rejoice in the Lord always ; again I say, Rejoice! ⁵ Let all men know and perceive and recognize your unselfishness (your considerateness, your forbearing spirit). The Lord is near . ⁶ Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. ⁷ And God's peace which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. ⁸ For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things . ⁹ Practice what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and model your way of living on it, and the God of peace (of untroubled, undisturbed well-being) will be with you. ¹⁰ I was made very happy in the Lord that now you have revived your interest in my welfare after so long a time; you were indeed thinking of me, but you had no opportunity to show it. ¹¹ Not that I am implying that I was in any personal want, for I have learned how to be content (satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or disquieted) in whatever state I am. ¹² I know how to be abased and live humbly in straitened circumstances, and I know also how to enjoy plenty and live in abundance. I have learned in any and all circumstances the secret of facing every situation, whether well-fed or going hungry, having a sufficiency and enough to spare or going without and being in want. ¹³ I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me . ¹⁴ But it was right and commendable and noble of you to contribute for my needs and to share my difficulties with me. ¹⁵ And you Philippians yourselves well know that in the early days of the Gospel ministry, when I left Macedonia, no church (assembly) entered into partnership with me and opened up account in giving and receiving except you only. ¹⁶ For even in Thessalonica you sent for my needs, not only once but a second time. ¹⁷ Not that I seek or am eager for gift, but I do seek and am eager for the fruit which increases to your credit . ¹⁸ But I have and more; I have everything I need and am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent me. fragrant odor of an offering and sacrifice which God welcomes and in which He delights. ¹⁹ And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. ²⁰ To our God and Father be glory forever and ever (through the endless eternities of the eternities). Amen (so be it). ²¹ Remember me to every saint (every born-again believer) in Christ Jesus. The brethren (my associates) who are with me greet you. ²² All the saints (God's consecrated ones here) wish to be remembered to you, especially those of Caesar's household. ²³ The grace (spiritual favor and blessing) of the Lord Jesus Christ (the Anointed One) be with your spirit. Amen (so be it).


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 4) Joy / Rejoicing - Rejoice always
(v. 5) Gentleness - Let your gentleness be evident to all
(v. 6) Prayer - With thanksgiving, present your requests to God
(v. 6) Faith / Doubt / Worry - Do not be anxious about anything
(v. 6) Thankfulness - With thanksgiving, present your requests to God
(v. 6) Prayer - In everything, by prayer and petition
(v. 7) Peace - God's peace is beyond our understanding
(v. 8) Focus - Think of Godly things
(v. 8) Purity / Sexual Immorality / Adultery - Think about what is pure
(v. 8) Righteousness - Think about what is right
(v. 12) Strength / Sovereignty / Power - God is our strength
(v. 12) Contentment - Content in every situation from God's strength
(v. 13) Contentment - Content in every situation from God's strength
(v. 13) Strength / Sovereignty / Power - I can do everything through him who gives me strength
(v. 13) Work - I can do everything through him who gives me strength
(v. 15) Giving / Contribution - Philippians - only church that shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving
(v. 18) Giving / Contribution - Giving to others in pleasing to God
(v. 18) Pleasing God - Giving to others in pleasing to God
(v. 19) Contentment - God will meet all your needs
(v. 19) Giving / Contribution - God will meet all your needs

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 1) To Live is Christ - Joy and Crown (2010-03-21)
(v. 4) Mind Change - Peace (2011-11-13)
(v. 4) To Live is Christ - Rejoice Always (2010-03-22)
(v. 5) Mind Change - Peace (2011-11-13)
(v. 5) To Live is Christ - Rejoice Always (2010-03-22)
(v. 6) Mind Change - Help (2011-10-25)
(v. 6) Proverbs on Laziness (part II) (2011-09-30)
(v. 6) NT Commands (part II) (2011-03-09)
(v. 6) To Live is Christ - Anxious About Nothing (2010-03-23)
(v. 6) Teach Us To Pray - Surrender (2008-09-03)
(v. 6) Mind Change - Peace (2011-11-13)
(v. 6) Day 4 - Learning to Pray (2011-12-07)
(v. 6) Gratitude (part II) (2011-11-29)
(v. 7) To Live is Christ - Anxious About Nothing (2010-03-23)
(v. 7) Promises of God - Hearts at Peace (2009-03-26)
(v. 7) Teach Us To Pray - Surrender (2008-09-03)
(v. 7) Mind Change - Peace (2011-11-13)
(v. 7) Day 4 - Learning to Pray (2011-12-07)
(v. 8) To Live is Christ - Mind Change (2010-03-24)
(v. 8) Power of Gratitude - Badly out of Focus (2008-02-24)
(v. 9) Purpose Driven Life - Balancing Your Life (part 1) (2008-07-18)
(v. 9) To Live is Christ - Mind Change (2010-03-24)
(v. 9) Followup - Being Discipled: Imitation & Indignation (2011-01-15)
(v. 10) To Live is Christ - Learned to be Content (2010-03-25)
(v. 11) Contentment (2015-02-28)
(v. 11) To Live is Christ - Learned to be Content (2010-03-25)
(v. 12) Contentment (2015-02-28)
(v. 12) Power of Spiritual Thinking - Money - Root of All Evil?, part 2 (2008-05-10)
(v. 12) Kingdom First - Only One Master (2010-01-25)
(v. 12) Desire's Journey - Letting Go (part 2) (2010-07-25)
(v. 12) Power of Gratitude - Badly out of Focus (2008-02-24)
(v. 12) To Live is Christ - Learned to be Content (2010-03-25)
(v. 13) Kingdom First - Only One Master (2010-01-25)
(v. 13) Blessings In Christ (part VIII) (2012-03-12)
(v. 13) To Live is Christ - Learned to be Content (2010-03-25)
(v. 13) Heart of Friendship (part 2) (2010-04-26)
(v. 13) Power of Gratitude - Badly out of Focus (2008-02-24)
(v. 14) Promises of God - Give and it will be given to you (2009-03-02)
(v. 15) Promises of God - Give and it will be given to you (2009-03-02)
(v. 16) To Live is Christ - God will meet your needs (2010-03-26)
(v. 16) Promises of God - Give and it will be given to you (2009-03-02)
(v. 17) To Live is Christ - God will meet your needs (2010-03-26)
(v. 17) Promises of God - Give and it will be given to you (2009-03-02)
(v. 18) Promises of God - Give and it will be given to you (2009-03-02)
(v. 18) To Live is Christ - God will meet your needs (2010-03-26)
(v. 19) Blessings In Christ (part VIII) (2012-03-12)
(v. 19) Hurtful Examples and Lies (2013-08-27)
(v. 19) Teach Us To Pray - God Enjoys Talking to Us (2008-08-30)
(v. 19) Man of Prayer - YHWH-jireh (2008-10-10)
(v. 19) Mind Change - God will provide (2011-10-22)
(v. 19) Promises of God - Give and it will be given to you (2009-03-02)
(v. 19) To Live is Christ - God will meet your needs (2010-03-26)
(v. 20) To Live is Christ - God will meet your needs (2010-03-26)
(v. 22) To Live is Christ - From Trials to Triumph (2010-03-05)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 2) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 3) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 4) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 5) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 6) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 7) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 8) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 10) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 11) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 12) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 13) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)

Definition(s):
Clement (Klem-ent): mild; good; merciful
Jesus (Jeez-us): savior; deliverer
Syntyche (Sin-tyke-e): that speaks or discourses
Thessalonica (Thess-al-on-eye-ka): victory against the Thessalians
Euodia (Eu-oh-dee-a):
Philippians (Fill-ipp-ee-ans):